UNDER-AGE SEX IN AFRICA

In recent times, Africa has recorded the highest case of under-age sex. This happens in cases of prostitution, rape, child trafficking etc. Which in the first place is a violation of the CHILD RIGHT. Intelligence report shows that most cases are of fathers raping their daughters mostly from the ages of 8 - 15 which overtime has slowed down the father-daughter relationship. Friends and peer group also play 40% role while social networks and the entertainment industry also contribute their own quarter. Poverty can not be left out as hunger and lack of educational amenities push the girl-child to prostitution which she sees as the only availlable solution....to be contd.

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